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Future is NOW (Non-violent Options Win): mixed methods evaluation of a primary violence prevention program
Sarah Zhenyang Li1, Jessica K Sims1, Aamina Dandy1
1Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
|August 15, 2026
Summary
The Future is Now program positively impacts children and guardians through engaging activities and health education. This violence prevention initiative shows promise for community expansion.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Community Health
Background:
- Gun violence is a leading cause of death for children, disproportionately affecting Black youth.
- The Future is Now (Non-violent Options Win) is a 2023 partnership for primary violence prevention.
- Medical student volunteers lead monthly educational sessions for children aged 4-15 on health and wellness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize participants in the Future is Now program.
- To assess the initial impact of the program on children and guardians.
- To gather feedback for program expansion and improvement.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach utilizing questionnaires and semistructured interviews.
- Questionnaires collected demographics and perceptions of healthcare and the program (Likert scale).
- Thematic analysis of guardian interviews to understand program impact and expansion strategies.
Main Results:
- Participant demographics: 88% Black guardians and 86% Black children.
- Guardians reported positive feelings toward healthcare and the program; hands-on activities were most impactful.
- Recommendations included bullying education, diverse guest speakers, and violence prevention training.
Conclusions:
- The primary prevention program positively influenced children and guardians.
- Future efforts will focus on curriculum expansion to meet participant needs.
- The program aims to reach more children within the community.
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